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Defense NewsU.S. Army and Navy Collaborate on Joint Laser Weapon System Development
The U.S. Army and Navy are developing a Joint Laser Weapon System to counter cruise missiles, starting with a 150-kilowatt containerized version. The effort draws from existing laser programs and includes planned funding from fiscal 2027 onward. Budget documents outline investmen…
Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia (Public domain)Trump Administration Requests $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, a 44% Increase
The Trump administration submitted its Fiscal Year 2027 defense budget proposal on April 23, 2026, requesting a 44 percent increase to roughly $1.5 trillion. The proposal includes $1.1 trillion in base discretionary funding and $350 billion via a separate reconciliation bill. All…
zeenews.india.comSix-Week US-Israel-Iran War Ends in Cease-Fire After Airstrikes and Missile Exchanges
U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed thousands of targets in Iran during a war that began on February 28, 2026, and ended with a cease-fire this week. Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones, many intercepted, causing damage to Gulf infrastructure. The conflict highlighted eff…